Annoyed

I'm annoyed at this little slow down of mine. I've lost maybe 5 lbs since Thanksgiving...is it my body adjusting to its new state? My diet is on track, I'm exercising, and getting all my protein and fluids. Sigh. I guess I'm impatient since I want to lose faster. Any good hints? Sharon

Hi Sharon, I don't have any hints for you because I'm in exactly the same boat. I haven't lost anything since December 1st. I had my surgery on 11/3 (lap RNY). I'm discouraged but keep hoping and praying that the scales move soon. Good luck to both of us. Shelia

Don'****ch your scales so often (I know this is difficult to do!), and remember muscle weighs more than fat. If you are losing fat and gaining muscle you will not show a weight loss, but you are losing inches (increased activity and protein intake will cause this). Measure yourself, and when you are not losing pounds, check to see the inches you have lost. I've heard that every few weeks you will experience this "slow down" in weight loss. It shakes everybody up; hang in there! Lori

Yeap, I'm definitely losing inches. It's just frustrating when all the work is being done and there isn't any weight loss to be seen. And I'm trying hard to stay off the scale! Sharon

Sharon, Just checking in to see how you're doing. Have the scales moved since you last posted? Mine finally did two days ago. What a relief. I was beginning to think I was going to be the only one in the world that this surgery didn't work for. I'm a much happier camper now. I did up my protein intake which several people (including the doctor) told me to do. I guess that was the trick. Happy Holidays! Shelia

Yeap, finally moved!!! Hooray! I've upped my water and protein intake a bunch and I think that is part of the key. The other part...patience...ugh. I am losing inches so I know this is working!! Thank you for checking in and asking! I'm so glad your scale is moving too...scary when it doesn't, huh? Merry Christmas and blessings on your family this season! Sharon